Hydrangeas rule in Boveglio

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Debra Kolkka

Boveglio is a village clinging to the mountainside not far from Benabbio on the road towards Collodi and Pescia. It belongs to the Comune di Villa Basilica and has a population of about 150 people.

Little of the ancient village is visible from the road. I parked at the top and walked down the steep path to explore. One of the first things I noticed was the lovely gardens, many filled with hydrangeas in bloom. My visit was a little while ago, so they are probably past their best now.

Come for a walk through Boveglio…

The village was bigger than I expected. There were several narrow streets spreading up and down the incline.

I came to the piazza where I found a bar beside the statue dedicated to fallen soldiers.

From the terrace I had an excellent view of the village and surrounds.

Then it was back up to the top.

Boveglio is delightful. The gardens are beautifully cared for. Most houses are built of grey stone, so it could quite drab without the riot if colour provided by the lovely flowers. Thank you to the green fingered gardeners who made this walk through the village so joyful.

Jazz in the park

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

Villa Fiori park in Ponte a Serraglio was filled with music on the weekend. Photos by Valerio Ceccarelli, see more on his Facebook page.

It was a gorgeous summer day and the music was enjoyed by many.

There was another music event on the weekend. Vaudeville Smash performed to an enthusiastic crowd in San Cassiano. Photo by Paul Anthony Davies, see more on his Facebook page.

If you missed it you can catch another performance on Monday night in Piazza J Verraud at 9.15pm.

…summer in Bagni di Lucca.

Things happening in Vico Pancellorum, mountain bikes and music

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

Vico Pancellorum is one of the beautiful villages that make up Bagni di Lucca. Here is a programme of events there over the next few weeks.

If you have an interest in mountain bikes this could be for you.

…and this at Ponte a Serraglio.

Summer is a busy time in Bagni di Lucca.

Great things coming up

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

There are some excellent coming up in Bagni di Lucca.

A week or dance and art at the Casino in Ponte a Serraglio 1- 6 July.

2 months of events in La Villa

An evening of opera at Ristorante del Sonno in La Villa 23rd July at 5.00pm.

Summer events in Montefegatesi.

A photographic event at Rifugio Fiori, Pieve di Monti di Villa, July 20 – September 7.

Something for everyone in Bagni d Lucca over the next couple of months.

Summer programme in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

Here is a list of events in Bagni di Lucca for June and July. The order is a bit out, but this is how I found it.

For more information …..

Phone….0583 809925

http://www.comunebagnidilucca.it

Email…cultura@comunebagnidilucca.it

More events for Bagni di Lucca

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

Summer is a busy time in Bagni di Lucca. Here are some more events coming up.

Sunday 5th is a busy day with 2 events.

The inauguration of a photographic exhibition of immigtation stories will be at the Oratorio della Madonna del Rosario in Casabasciana. This is one I would love to see. The exhibition will be there until 19th August.

I love sbandieratori! I wish I could be in Brandeglio to see the flag throwers. Let’s hope it is a fine day on Sunday.

…and another in San Cassiano di Controne.

This is a list I found with lots of upcoming events…something for everyone.

This is a list of events in Casabasciana.

Outdoor cinema seems to be popular this summer. I’m sure these events will be well attended.

The pool opens

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

The beautiful pool in Bagni di Lucca was opened to much celebration. Thank you Rosi for taking photos and sharing the event with us.

It would not be an Italian celebration without food.

The pool is in the most magnificent setting with views across the mountains and has all the style of a 1950s movie. It is great that the renovations have enabled it to be open for at least some of the summer season.

Here are some more photos of the gorgeous pool taken by Elizabeth Nelson…a big fan of the pool.

Opening hours…9.00 – 19.00

Entrance fee…€8.00

After 15.30…€6.50

Phone…334 2171150

The winners are

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

Sunday was hot at Ponte a Serraglio, but it didn’t stop lots of artists to gather to take part in the art competition in the Villa Fiori park.

I wasn’t there, but my friends Moe and Liz took some photos to share. There are also some by local photographers Valerio Ceccarelli and Domenico Bertuccelli.

Artists found a cool spot where they could.

My friend Moe had a great vantage point on my balcony.

The standard was excellent.

There was music and dancing.

These were the first 3 prizes awarded…I think 3rd and 4th and 5th.

This is the second prize.

This is the winner.

Congratulations to everyone involved for a successful day at Ponte a Serraglio.

Summer wild flowers

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Debra Kolkka

Paul Davies from San Cassiano has been out and about taking photos of the gorgeous wild flowers beside the roads on the way to his pretty village. With all the rain we had this spring they are putting on a great show.